Outdoor Cooking in Highlands County, FL (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Highlands County, Florida.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Highlands County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
BBQ & Propane Rules
Unincorporated Highlands County lets homeowners place a propane tank in a required side or rear yard only if it's fully underground, or otherwise no closer than five feet to the side or rear lot line. Tanks already regulated by state or federal agencies, and any tank placed in a recorded easement, are treated differently under this yard-encroachment allowance.
Highlands County Propane Tank Yard Setback Rule
Some RestrictionsHighlands County Code § 12.05.401(M)
M.Propane tanks which are not regulated by state or federal agencies may be located within any required side or rear yard if completely underground or otherwise may be located no closer than five feet to the side or rear lot line. Propane tanks shall not be located in or encroach into any easement.
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